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    Random Firewall Relay?

    Hey guys. I'm wondering what this random relay is on my firewall? Appears to be tied in with the transmission/transfer case wiring? I know this is the 6.5 engine forum, but none of the gas trucks I saw at the junkyard had this single relay. Anybody know what this relay is and does? Thanks!
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    1996 6.5 to 5.9 12V Cummins Conversion Videos & Updates

    Hey guys. A couple months ago, I finished my conversion. Well, ever since & everywhere I go, I get looks & questions like none other. So I've been thinking about documenting everything I did & or do to my truck. Here is my first kinda "intro" video. I plan on doing more in depth videos as...
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    6 Speed Standalone

    Hey guys. Continuing along with my 96 Chevy K3500 Cummins swap, I've stumbled onto some deals. I'm looking into swapping a 6 speed ally into my truck & I'm in need of a controller. Transmissiontuner.com offers a kit that includes the TCM, wiring, tuning, etc. Which sounds pretty good. Just...
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    SAE #3 vs GM Bellhousing

    Alright guys. This question stems from my 96 chevy k3500 12v cummins swap. Right now I'm running a 4l80e behind it & its handling it, but I'm prepping for the future. I want to swap a 6 speed ally in it. Looking online, I found a company called Howard's conversions that will allow me to adapt...
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    Dakota Digital DSL-1E help

    Hey guys. So I'm having trouble getting the the tachometer to work on my 96 chevy k3500 that I just swapped a 12v cummins into. The truck was originally a 6.5 diesel. The dakota digital unit is supposed to read the crank position sensor off the cummins & feed the engine rpm to the trans...
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    Good work is expensive

    Hey guys. Some of ya'll know how big projects end up costing big money. My 96 k3500 has been getting a 12v cummins heart transplant. Unfortunately, I can't weld. So I took the truck to a good reputable exhaust shop. It had to be done. I can't just dump smoke onto the firewall. Well, here I...
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    Allison 6 speed vs 5 speed

    Hey guys. So I'm doing a cummins swap in my 96 K3500 right now. In the meantime, I'll be running a "level 2" 4l80e. Just to keep costs down. However, in the future I'm looking to throw an allison into the truck. I've been doing research, and pretty much everyone recommends the 6 speed. However...
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    Fuel Sol Fuse Help

    Alright. So I am in the middle of my 6.5 to 12v cummins swap. I have to wire up 12v constant (battery), ground (battery), & a 12v ignition wire. The first two are easy, just connect directly to the battery. The last one is where I'm stumped. The engine is out of the truck, & I'm trying to figure...
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    Keyed On +12v Source

    Alright. I'm installing Autometer gauges in my truck. I have 3 wires I need to hook up. +12v Keyed on (ignition) source Instrument Cluster light source (would like to be able to dim these gauges as well with the factory dimmer switch) Ground There is a write up on another forum of a guy using...
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    ID These Engine Connectors?

    Hey guys. In the middle of my 6.5 to 5.9 cummins swap. I sold the 6.5 engine so fast I didnt have time to track down & research/study the engine wiring harness. So I have these two connectors that attach in the back of the 6.5 that I'm not sure where they connect to. I believe these connect to...
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    6.5 to 5.9 Cummins Alternator Help

    Hey guys, As some of you are aware, I'm in the middle of a swap. I've been scouring the interwebs for information & everyone says they use this unit or that unit, but no one really goes into detail as to how they use it. I ordered a Dakota Digital unit to run the tach off the alternator, but...
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    6.5L 6.5 Engine Part Out

    Hey guys, I have a few things for sale. These are all off of my 1996 K3500 (non dually, non egr, auto truck) -Accelerator pedal (truck has 230k on it) $60 shipped -Relocated PMD kit (Includes heat sink, extension cable, & #9 resistor. Not sure when replaced as stock PMD was still on pump) $60...
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    Adventure Vehicles NW vs Autoworld Motor Mounts

    Alright guys, So I've been in the process of swapping a 12v into my 1996 K3500. Without getting too detailed, I wanted to retain the 4l80e so as to try to keep the fabrication to a minimum. I originally ordered an adapter plate, flex plate, & motor mounts from autoworld or...
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    1996 Engine Main Connector Pinout/Diagram

    Hey guys. So I have a 96 truck. I pulled the motor & sold it. In its place, I'm installing a 12v cummins. Unfortunately, when I sold the motor, I didnt really think about the wiring at the time. I should have traced each line & figured out which wire went where. Thought about buying a 6.5...
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    4L80E Compushift Controller

    Is anyone here running a compushift pro/sport controller? I'm looking at getting one for my cummins swap, just wondering if it's worth it or not. I was originally looking at a SimpleShift controller. Any other suggestions/advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Rebuilding a 4L80E

    Alrighty guys. So I am in the process of swapping a 12v cummins into my truck & I'd like to rebuild the 4l80e that's in the truck as it has 210k on it & I believe it just needs a rebuild period. I purchased a torque converter from a local shop (D&P Products) & had it set up for my application...
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    Engine or Trans Dying?

    Hey guys. So, this is nothing new. Just kinda curious. I have a cclb 3500 lifted 6". 4.10 gears. I am running stock wheels & tires right now. This truck doesn't like to move. At all. Under 50, its ok. But still grumpy. I was going down the freeway (steep hill) today, & it was hard pressed to get...
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    Temp Related Stall

    Hey guys. Alright so my truck has been doing this weird thing where as soon as it gets to 170 degrees, it idles really rough, lopes, blows white smoke, & sometimes dies. It throws code P1214. I have tried two different PMD's which work. Does this lope thing with both PMD's. I tried unplugging...
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    Flex Plate Shims & Torque Specs?

    Hey guys. So the other week the truck had an awful grinding noise & then it just didn't want to start. Determined it to be a combination of the starter gear teeth & flex plate teeth rounding off. So I set off to fix it. After smashing my hand & visiting the hospital, I was finally able to remove...
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